“Lion's milk” Arak, an anisette liquor popular in the Levant region, turns a milky-white color when diluted with water, as it is traditionally served. (more) arak alcoholic beverage Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/arak-beverage Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: araq, arrak, lion’s milk Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Dec 6, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Also spelled: arrak or araq (Show more) arak, triple-distilled alcoholic beverage traditionally made in the Levant region from white grapes of the Obaideh (Obeidy) or Merwah varieties and anise seeds. It belongs to a class of anise-flavored liquors known as anisettes, which also includes ouzo, raki, and sambuca. Ingredients such as plums, figs, dates, sugar, and molasses are occasionally added depending on the region where the arak is made. Nicknamed “lion’s milk” for the translucent milky-white color that the otherwise colorless liquid turns when diluted with water, the drink is generally mixed with a ratio of 1 part arak to 2 parts water and served as an ...(100 of 344 words)

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